Baptisms are held at Good Shepherd on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Baptismal robe makers, coordinators, greeters, and lectors help to make this sacrament a warm and memorable occasion. The members of this ministry have a deep appreciation and reverence for the sacrament.

To join any of these ministries, complete our quick ministry participation form.

Baptism Coordinator
Assist the presider with the coordination of the actual Baptism ceremony. They facilitate the Baptism celebration from beginning to end, working with the celebrant and Baptism Greeters. They set up the altar for the sacrament, line up the families and godparents, assist the greeters with the oil, candles, and baptismal cloths, and clean up.

Contact: Steve Lindner 489-8815 x702
Meeting Times: Sundays, 1:00 p.m.
Time Commitment: Once a month.

Baptism Greeter
Greeters welcome families and friends of children being baptized in the parish, help with set-up, pass out programs, seat people, and assist the celebrant during the ceremony. They may also take photographs of family and child, and help with clean up - all done with a smile.

Contact: Steve Lindner 489-8815 x702
Meeting Times: Sundays, 1:00 p.m.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours every 4-6 weeks.

Baptismal Cloth Maker
A very special ministry of creating an important symbol of taking on Christ. At Good Shepherd, these cloths are provided as a gift to the family of those being baptized through the generous sewing and embroidering skills of the members of this ministry.

Contact: Steve Lindner 489-8815 x702
Meeting Times: No meetings.
Time Commitment: About 2 - 4 hours a month.

Baptismal Lector
Lectors for Baptism are chosen from the Sunday Lectors' list. The Lector proclaims the Scriptures that will nourish the entire assembly. The Lectors read a reading from Scripture as well as the petitions.

Contact: Steve Lindner 489-8815 x702
Meeting Times: Sundays, 1:30 p.m.
Time Commitment: Once every 4 to 6 weeks.